Tender

TVCA-PROC-0766 - Bus Timetable Posting

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has initiated a procurement process titled "Bus Timetable Posting," under the industry category of "Bus station services." This process falls under the procurement stage of tender update as of 25th February 2026. The procurement is being conducted using an open method below the threshold of value, facilitating a competitive environment for bidders. The intended service will be located in Darlington, United Kingdom, managed by the contracting authority at Teesside Airport Business Suite. The enquiry period concludes on 11th March 2026, followed by the tender period ending on 18th March 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport services or public information dissemination. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, as the procurement emphasises suitability for SMEs. With a gross contract value of £108,000, companies can leverage this project to expand their portfolio of public service delivery; it provides a sustained engagement over a contract period starting on 20th April 2026, potentially extending further with renewal options. The quality of service and competitive pricing will be significant criteria in the selection process, creating potential for businesses focused on high-calibre service provision and cost efficiency to succeed.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0766 - Bus Timetable Posting

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are seeking to procure a provider to undertake the posting of local bus service information (at-stop timetables). To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1017204630

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are two options to extend for 1 year each. A contract extension or variation may also be required in the event of a significant and unforeseen change in the volume of timetable changes that must be produced or posted. This may arise where external factors - such as legislative or regulatory changes, region wide service revisions mandated by relevant transport authorities, or other circumstances outside of TVCA's control - result in a substantial increase in the number of bus timetables requiring updating and installation within compressed timeframes. Such circumstances would materially alter the volume of work beyond what could reasonably have been anticipated at award stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065be6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016919-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712100 - Bus station services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

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